Apfeswaho Tshifularo
Industrial Engineer
Gqeberha
Summary
Results-oriented Industrial and Process Engineer with a proven track record of optimising production systems, reducing waste, and enhancing performance and quality in high volume manufacturing environments. Proficient in Lean tools, time studies, and process standardisation techniques. Experienced in collaborating with cross functional teams to successfully implement sustainable improvements and achieve operational excellence.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Industrial Engineer
Feltex Automotive
Gqeberha
06.2024 - Current
- Lead Lean initiatives to improve productivity and reduce waste across manufacturing lines.
- Conduct time studies and value stream mapping to identify cycle time reduction opportunities.
- Develop and standardised SOPs to support consistent process execution.
- Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to support continuous process improvements.
- Participate in cross functional Kaizen events targeting downtime, and scrap reduction.
- Provide data-driven reports and insights to engineering leadership.
- Conducte FMEA, and developed control plans to reduce risks and defects.
Process Engineering Intern
Feltex Automotive
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted in conducting time and motion studies to improve workflow efficiency.
- Supported implementation of lean tools such as 5S and visual controls.
- Worked closely with engineers on validating new processes and line layouts.
- Participated in troubleshooting manufacturing bottlenecks and equipment downtime.
- Contributed to implementing safety protocols and quality control procedures.
- Documented process trials and contributed to SOP development.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honors - Industrial Engineering
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Industrial Engineering
Nelson Mandela University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa 04.2001 -
Matric Certificate -
Mbilwi Secondary School
Sibasa, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
MS Office Suite
AutoCAD
Kaizen
Continuous Improvement
Analytical Thinking
Process Optimisation
Team Collaboration
Problem Solving
Time Management
Adaptability
Lean principles
Project management
Verbal and written communication
Cost reduction strategies
Root cause analysis
SAP systems
Certification
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate
Certificates
- Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certificate
- Six Sigma Principles _Yellow Belt
- Ht+a Automotive Core Tools I APQP | PPAP | FMEA
Timeline
Industrial Engineer
Feltex Automotive
06.2024 - Current
Process Engineering Intern
Feltex Automotive
06.2023 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honors - Industrial Engineering
Nelson Mandela University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Engineering Technology - Industrial Engineering
Nelson Mandela University
04.2001 -
Matric Certificate -
Mbilwi Secondary School
04.2001 -